Solar LED Camping Light for $239 (Was $349) + Delivery ($0 MEL C&C/In-Store) @ Plusrite

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  bargaino on 05/02/2024 - 11:22

  With its high-capacity 15000mAh lithium battery, the Plusrite 25W Solar Camping Light will recharge in around 10 hours and has an operating time of up to 12 hours (minimum of 5 hours at full illumination).

  Thats a lot of light for a campsite.
  But breaks the laws of physics? 25W for 5 hours from a 54Wh battery? And how many days will that tiny solar panel take to recharge it?
  Could you do better buying a bigger panel, battery and 12V lights separately?

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    Jonzay on 05/02/2024 - 11:39

    +3

    But breaks the laws of physics?

    No, you see, you're meant to just "Oooh" and "Aaah" at the big numbers and not think about whether it is physically possible or not. That's how marketing works!

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    Prong on 05/02/2024 - 12:16

    The 12 hour rating will be on whatever setting uses the least power, as they say "up to". Misleading, yes. Technically correct? Probably, or close to.

    Lowest power use is likely the spot or SOS mode. A reputable brand would list run time for each mode.

    You absolutely could do better. I quite like the fishing pole style lights. Cheap on eBay - around $40.

    https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/364590448277
    https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/386733415987

    There are many variations, including with tripods, or that run from 5V (though will be lower wattage).

    https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/315135917526

    The specs are all lies of course, but the LED panels are usually around 15W - 20W. And the 12V comes with a brightness controller with little remote.

    I run then off power banks. A USB PD 12V (or 15V) trigger, and a cheap power bank (like the recent Baseus 20W, 30,000 mAh ones) gives 5 hours or so at full output.

    Or run from whatever 12V source suits best. I also made an adapter to run them from drill batteries, with a step down module.

    For the price, they are a very effective way to light up a campsite. And because they are up so high, cover a large area without creating glare.

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    sponson on 05/02/2024 - 12:54

    Must be calculated with the same maths they use for those 10,000 lumen mini projectors

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      xoom on 05/02/2024 - 15:02

      Quick maffs.

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  Hinee on 05/02/2024 - 11:50

  +2

  As someone who famously proclaims you can never have enough light in a campsite, I actually think this might be too much light for a campsite. I like the all-in-one nature of this setup but honestly, I feel most people would be far better off with a little lithium battery and adjustable LED strip lighting

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    RADICALIST on 05/02/2024 - 11:56

    lol yeah it can be a bit too bright at 100% brightness but the bloke who demo'ed it for me only had it at 50% and it was a good brightness

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    dav3 on 05/02/2024 - 12:54

    Yeah sounds fairly extreme, and if you're at a busy site you're probably going to piss off a heap of people if used incorrectly.

    These things are awesome, and apparently they're now USB-C - https://www.snowys.com.au/4-pack-dual-colour-universal-led-l…
    I use 3 under my tent awning and one in the sleeping area and it's definitely bright enough, even in orange mode to keep the bugs out.